Tatuaje's on Cgars - Initial Thoughts?

[1tripz1]

Exciting to see another big US brand entering the UK. Am going to be ordering all of the below after the new year, but wondering what experiences you've had with them already?

Tatuaje Cafe No 7
Tatuaje Cafe No 7 Reserva
Tatuaje Cafe Noellas

[nicwing]

I smoked a Tatuaje at the JJ Fox launch event and it was excellent, one of the few NC's I have tried that I really enjoyed. Open your mind and try them.

[Monkey Nuts]

Don't forget the Petit Cazadores Reserva. A really good smoke for under a fiver.

[Struth]

Don't forget the Petit Cazadores Reserva. A really good smoke for under a fiver.

Just ordered six from Cgars less than ?30 with free nextday delivery Freepost orders over ?25

[bfg84]

+1 petit cazadores and I normally lean towards larger smokes

[Anthonyget]

Like Nikwing, tried them at JJ Fox. I thought the reserva was excellent, a real treat. The smaller one (can't remember which it was) didn't impress me much.

[Gary]

The Noellas are quality, I've been smoking them for a couple of years, definately my favourite NC, a perfect size for me, have no problem recommending this cigar!

[Reaver2145]

I think im going to try these just from your ravings though i think ill stick to the PCs as im still not keen on paying de dauphin prices for a NC but hay welcome to england please hand over all your money and wait for death.

[1tripz1]

Had my first experience tonight, was very, very disappointed. Tried the Petit Cazadores Reserva and on taking a cold draw after cutting I got mouth full of sawdust type material which was super bitter. Horrible. I got this on the first few cold draw but it cleared.

I started the cigar and there were some nice flavours hiding in there, but a super strong smokey one that stung by throat was the overiding one and I just couldn't continue after a few minutes. Wate of money and big let down from a brand I was SUPER exciting about entering the UK market. I guess we'll see what the others I bought are like in a few months as I wont be reach for them any time soon.

[The Prince, Moseley]

When we had the event at the Prince, we had 56 folks sample both the Noellas and the petit cazadores. Half the guys love one and hated the other. Both cigars had plenty of fans, but they were so different not everyone liked both. For me the petit cazadores is a great smoke for a fiver, but the noellas are too full a flavour for me. Still they are selling well in the shop and have quite a following.

[JOAO LA PEZ]

I liked them both, especially the petit Cazadore's, which smoked well from light up to nub, the Noella took till just before half way to get into it's stride, have to concur with Kieth for ?4.99 the Cazadores is very good.

[JOAO LA PEZ]

Had my first experience tonight, was very, very disappointed. Tried the Petit Cazadores Reserva and on taking a cold draw after cutting I got mouth full of sawdust type material which was super bitter. Horrible. I got this on the first few cold draw but it cleared.

I started the cigar and there were some nice flavours hiding in there, but a super strong smokey one that stung by throat was the overiding one and I just couldn't continue after a few minutes. Wate of money and big let down from a brand I was SUPER exciting about entering the UK market. I guess we'll see what the others I bought are like in a few months as I wont be reach for them any time soon.

I would PM Pete at Tatuaje and voice my concerns, it's a top selling brand and QC must be very important for them to keep at the top.

[monkey66]

I disliked the reserva but I thought the Noellas was OK (but I had drunk quite a lot of rum by then). I also recently tried one of his black label super-duper reserve blends and found it nasty. I think Pete is a great guy but I doubt I will be smoking any more of his sticks, just not to my pallet.

[omegar]

The only one I have smoked to date is the Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles - Robusto

It was.... erm... OK.
But I won't be rushing off to buy more of them when there are other cigars that better suit my tastes.

Rod

[bfg84]

That's a shame, maybe you just got a dud I've had 4 of these now and think they are a good little stick, great value at a fiver IMHO